Blasters are not required for legion membership per our weapons policy.

The armor parts shall be made from one of these types of materials or like materials: White fiberglass, ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene), or Polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

FX armor may not be used for Level 3 approval.

This Visual Guide has been reviewed by the detachment staff and the LMO team and is certified for use as a minimum approval guideline for GMLs. GMLs are free to approve this costume type.

Any uncertainties or questionable aspects of the submitted costume should be brought to the appropriate DL/GML peer review section of the legion forum.

Required Costume Components

The following costume components are present and appear as described below.

HelmetFor 501st approval:

Painted glossy White with correct markings.

Markings may be painted or decals.

Frown and Teeth painted Gray.

Eye Lens Dark Green or Gray/Black.

Aerators are White.

Screen inserts may be added to enhance the look.

White or Black, rubber 'U' channel trim may be added to the bottom of neck opening.

Neck SealFor 501st approval:

The neck seal may be ribbed, smooth or a balaclava.

Color may be Gray, to match under armor, or Black.

Under SuitFor 501st approval:

A one or two piece, form fitting, under-suit.

Must be Gray color.

Charcoal or Heather Gray is recommended.

Shoulder BellsFor 501st approval:

Painted glossy White with correct markings.

Markings may be painted or decals.

Bicep ArmorFor 501st approval:

Painted glossy White.

Assembled with seamless joints on all sides.

Forearm ArmorFor 501st approval:

Painted glossy White.

Assembled with seamless joints on all sides.

Hand PlatesFor 501st approval:

Painted glossy White.

GlovesFor 501st approval:

Form fitting gloves.

Gray in color to match the under suit.

Chest ArmorFor 501st approval:

Painted glossy White.

The chest is constructed with two pieces. A lower chest plate and an upper piece covering the shoulders and neck.

Back ArmorFor 501st approval:

Painted glossy White.

Extension pieces are attached to each lower side of the back plate.

Two recessed trapezoid shapes are present on both sides of the box section.

Trapezoids are painted Gray.

A small Red triangle may be added to the upper center of the box section.

Abdomen ArmorFor 501st approval:

Painted glossy White.

The inner section of the round button is painted Gray.

The Ab plate connects to the kidney plate with Gray elastic and snaps.

A false split rivet is located on the surface of the armor, over each elastic connection point. One near the top and one near the bottom of each side.

Kidney ArmorFor 501st approval:

Painted glossy White.

The kidney Plate connects to the Ab plate with Gray elastic and snaps.

A false split rivet is located on the surface of the armor, over each elastic connection point. One near the top and one near the bottom of each side.

BeltFor 501st approval:

Painted glossy White.

The belt has a total of (6) ammunition boxes as well as an additional thermal detonator attached.

The belt bolts on to the Ab & kidney plates when the ammo boxes and thermal detonator are attached.

Ammunition BoxesFor 501st approval:

Painted glossy White.

(6) completely different style ammunition boxes are attached to the belt.

T-Nuts are added, before assembly, to attach to the belt.

The front right ammo box should have small indented rectangles cut out of the overlapping box before assembly.

The inner portion of that area should be painted Gray.

An elbowed Zerk Fitting can be added to the top of the right side ammo box to hang the Laser Sword Hilt.

Thermal DetonatorFor 501st approval:

Painted glossy White.

Constructed of round, 4inch tube.

Large, ribbed End caps, are painted glossy White.

Inner dome caps are painted Gray.

A rectangle plate, with 3 round raised dots, is attached to the thermal detonator.

Option One - Rectangle plate is attached to the outside of the thermal detonator.

Option Two - Rectangle shaped opening is cut from the thermal detonator tube and the rectangle plate is attached from the inside of the tube.

Posterior ArmorFor 501st approval:

Painted glossy White.

The top of the rear plate connects to the bottom of the kidney plate with (4) Gray elastic straps, positioned vertically across the back.

The rear plate has (2) snaps, on the underside, to attach the cod plate.

Cod ArmorFor 501st approval:

Painted glossy White.

The cod plate attaches to the inside of the belt with (2) Gray elastic straps.

The cod plate has (1) split rivet on the surface of the lower connection to hold the Gray elastic strap which then attaches to the rear plate.

ThighsFor 501st approval:

Painted glossy White.

Assembled with seamless joints on all sides.

Lower LegsFor 501st approval:

Painted Glossy White.

Assembled with seamless joints on on the front.

With shin connector on the inside.

Back of legs should open, clam shell style, with the outside overlapping the inside.

The surface of the inner legs have a creased arc detail which runs from front of shin to the back of calf.

The creased arc detail, on the surface of the outer leg, only runs from the front and then stops mid way back.

BootsFor 501st approval:

Constructed of White, smooth leather, matching the color of the armor.

Items below are optional costume accessories. These items are not required for approval, but if present appear as described below.

HolsterFor 501st approval:

Holster is the appropriate color and style for the specific blaster.

Holster is not present if no blaster is carried.

Stormtrooper Laser SwordFor 501st approval:

The TK Laser Sword should be accurate to what is shown in the Ralph Mcquarrie concept illustrations, for the movie script entitled: “Star Wars” or originally known as ”The Star Wars”.

Most often constructed from a modified vintage flashlight.

A specific configuration of details on the sword hilt is not required. But, it should be accurate to what is shown in the Ralph Mcquarrie concept illustrations.

The Laser Sword has a white or clear blade.

For level two certification (if applicable):

Blade illuminates.

E-11 BlasterFor 501st approval:

Manufactured by BlasTech Industries, the E-11 is standard-issue for many Imperial troops. Light, compact yet powerful, the E-11 blaster is always in high demand throughout the galaxy.

Based on a real or replica Sterling sub-machine gun, scratch-built, or a modified commercial toy Stormtrooper blaster.

For level two certification (if applicable):

Folding stock.

Stock does not need to function.

A real or replica ammo counter - based off of a Hengstler counter - should be present.

D-ring mounted on the rear.

Correct style scope.

Two power cylinders on the magazine.

Scratch-built, resin cast, Hyperfirm rubber cast blasters should have a total of 6 t-racks on blaster (leaving the lowest row on the Hengstler side un-covered).

If using the Hasbro E11 toy blaster, it is modified to have the correct number of T-tracks (6 total), with a lower row of open vent holes on the magazine housing side.

This is accomplished by covering the pre-existing rows of holes with T-tracks, then grinding off the lower integrated T-track on the magazine housing side, and drilling a new row of holes in its place.

DLT-19 Heavy Blaster RifleFor 501st approval:

Manufactured by BlasTech Industries, the DLT-19 heavy blaster rifle is much more powerful with a much greater range than the E-11 blaster. Because of its powerful, long range capabilities, this rifle is commonly used on Imperial controlled planets with large, clear, open areas.

Based on a real or replica MG-34 machine gun.

For level two certification (if applicable):

A DLT-19 is an MG-34 with T-tracks on the barrel, ejection port cover added, and a small disk on left side.

Grappling Hook/ComlinkFor 501st approval:

Grappling hook and comlink (the grappling hook and comlink should be substituted as a set in the place of the thermal detonator, not worn in addition to it).

BlasTech SE-14RFor 501st approval:

The SE-14R blaster was only seen in promotional pictures for the film.

It should have a correct scope if carried in lieu of the E-11 for informal events.

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